Public Remarks: Absolutely darling Colonial home in beautiful Cherokee Gardens. This updated home showcases a newly remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets and granite counter tops. Spacious living and dining rooms, with gorgeous hardwood floors through 1st and 2nd floors. Custom wainscoting and wood trim in entry hall. Cozy library with fresh paint and new wallpaper. Great dressing room off Master with lots of built-ins. Large finished basement with plenty of room for all your family activities. Great covered porch that overlooks a large back yard with professional landscaping. New roof, gutters and downspouts. 2-10 home warranty to be transferred by Seller. Owner is being transferred and hates to give up this gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,792 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Middleton• Kentucky Select Properties
Bought with Julie Middleton• Kentucky Select Properties
Absolutely darling Cape Cod home in beautiful Cherokee Gardens. This updated home showcases a newly remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets and granite countertops. Spacious living and dining rooms, with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Custom wainscoting and wood trim in entry hall. Cozy library with custom upholstered walls. Great dressing room off Master with lots of built-ins. Large finished basement with plenty of room for all your family activities. Great covered porch that overlooks a large back yard with professional landscaping. New roof, gutters and downspouts. One year 2-10 home warranty offered by Seller. This charmer has it all!
Public Records
Mar 22, 2007
Sold
$380,000
$140/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #222390
Jun 21, 2002
Sold
$310,000
$114/sq ft
Nov 8, 2001
Listed
$325,000
$120/sq ft
Public Remarks
Charming Cape Cod with beautiful back yard and covered patio. Hardwood floors throughout, large rooms, all in one of Louisville's most desirable neighborhoods.
Metro Search MLS #121771
Mar 17, 2001
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2000
Listed
$350,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,889 (−1.9%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2024
$9,059 (+31.1%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2023
$6,908 (−1.3%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2022
$7,001 (−5.8%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2021
$7,432 (+18.4%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2020
$6,278 (+2.4%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2019
$6,129 (+1.3%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2018
$6,050 (+1.6%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2017
$5,955 (+5.1%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2015
$5,664 (+12.6%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2014
$5,031
$75,000 + $305,000
$380,000
Tax history for 596 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,889 (−1.9%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2024
$9,059 (+31.1%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2023
$6,908 (−1.3%)
$174,600 + $530,900
$705,500
2022
$7,001 (−5.8%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2021
$7,432 (+18.4%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2020
$6,278 (+2.4%)
$145,500 + $369,270
$514,770
2019
$6,129 (+1.3%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2018
$6,050 (+1.6%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2017
$5,955 (+5.1%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2015
$5,664 (+12.6%)
$110,000 + $346,880
$456,880
2014
$5,031
$75,000 + $305,000
$380,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
05074G00990000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Dec 11, 2020 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install two furnaces and two air conditioning units.
HVAC
Dec 9, 2020 • Final
Residential addition
Construct a room addition and perform renovations to a single-family home. The project includes a new bedroom and bathroom.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: No
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 3.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
# of Closets: 6
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Rooms Total: 11
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Description: Formal
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Description: Eat in Kitchen
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Description: Den
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: Second
Room 6 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Area: 9792.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Colonial
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: CHEROKEE GARDENS
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 2057.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1947
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Above Grade Finished: 2,057
Below Grade Finished: 655
Below Grade Unfin: 422
Living Area: 2712.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 074g
Tax Lot: 0099
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: CHEROKEE GARDENS
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Lexington Rd to Garden Dr to Sunnyside Dr to Sunset.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Jefferson County
APN: 05074G00990000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Field Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$723,000 – $876,000
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